In brief
We’re launching EOS Token (EOS), Chainlink (LINK), Tezos (XTZ) and Cardano (ADA) underlying quanto futures contracts. Further details here: https://t.co/3b5aZgj9Kb
— BitMEX (@BitMEX) September 4, 2020

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-1.62%Reading
Crypto futures exchange BitMEX is bringing two new altcoins to the exchange in the coming weeks, it said in a release. These are the tokens of oracle provider Chainlink (LINK) and governance protocol Tezos (XTZ).
“LINK will be the first DeFi-linked contract available on the BitMEX platform, and together with XTZ, they represent two of the highest market-cap and heavily traded altcoins and are a further step in our aim to provide our users the best coverage of liquid, high-quality products,” said BitMEX in the release
In addition, new trading contracts will be made available for two tokens that are already listed on the exchange. These are public blockchain project Cardano (ADA) and decentralized infrastructure provider EOS.
We’re launching EOS Token (EOS), Chainlink (LINK), Tezos (XTZ) and Cardano (ADA) underlying quanto futures contracts. Further details here: https://t.co/3b5aZgj9Kb
— BitMEX (@BitMEX) September 4, 2020
Futures products allow market participants to bet on both rising and declining crypto prices without holding the actual asset, as opposed to spot trading. This increases accessibility and reduces the risks associated with storing cryptocurrencies.
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